2018 Archive News News Summary

Roseville remains a magnet for business, education, and housing

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville has established itself as one of the economic engines of the Capital region. It’s been named one of the lowest cost places to do business in California, one of the best communities for women entrepreneurs, and one of the top places in the US and Canada for technology-related back-office solutions.

Roseville City Council opens applications for Measure B Oversight Committee

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

To promote transparency and accountability for the allocation of new sales tax revenue generated by Measure B, the Roseville City Council enacted the provision in the voter-approved measure that calls for Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee.

Roseville named 6th best place to retire in U.S.

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Mild weather, vast shopping options and outdoor recreation opportunities are some of the reasons Livability.com named Roseville the 6th best place to retire in the United States.

Award for Excellence in Technology Practices

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville named 10th Best Place to Raise a Family in California for 2018

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville is 2018's 10th Best Place to Raise a Family in California in a recent study from WalletHub.com.

Roseville ranked 10th Best Small Real-Estate Market, 16th overall in nation

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville is 2018's 10th Best Small Real-Estate market in a recent study from WalletHub.com. Roseville's real-estate market ranked 16th overall when compared to all cities in the country.

Roseville Wildland Fire Preparedness

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

With devastating fires burning in California communities, Roseville residents are asking what our residents should do to prepare, how our city is helping, and how we plan and prepare for fire danger in Roseville.

City’s water quality labs serve vital role

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Most of us never think about what happens after we flush, but there are several City of Roseville employees who think about it every workday. They work at the city’s water-quality labs, located at the Dry Creek and Pleasant Grove Wastewater Treatment Plants, and it might surprise you to learn that it’s an interesting job.

Roseville named 8th best small city in U.S. for first-time home buyers

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville was named the 8th best small city and 18th best city overall in the United States for first-time home buyers by WalletHub.com. A small city in this survey is one with fewer than 150,000 residents.

Before you fly a drone...

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

City Manager provides in-depth look at FY18-19 city budget

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

(The following is from City's Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, which can be viewed here.) Roseville’s fiscal position has improved since the recession. However, the City is not immune from slowing revenue growth and increasing expenses faced by cities throughout California. Deferred maintenance, along with increasing operational and retirement costs, have added pressure on our ability to maintain current service levels with projected revenue streams.

What happens after you flush the toilet?

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Ron Kerin wanted to know what happened after he flushed the toilet. Where does the waste go when it leaves his home? And why was he hearing so much about fruit labels?

Downtown progress marked by opening of garage and fire station

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

A downtown ribbon cutting on June 28 marked the official opening of the new Fire Station 1 and the Oak Street Parking Garage—the latest fulfillment of the vision for Downtown Roseville’s revitalization.

Half-cent sales tax measure on ballot

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Community Weighs In on City Priorities: Council places local revenue measure to ensure public safety, roads and essential city services

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

For over a year the City of Roseville has conducted outreach to residents and businesses, reaching thousands and soliciting feedback about their priorities for maintaining quality of life in the City. Responding to these priorities, the Roseville City Council at its June 6 meeting approved placing for voter consideration a half-cent locally-controlled general sales tax measure on the November 2018 ballot.

Groundwater program boosts water supply reliability

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Roseville gets most of its water from Folsom Lake, through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and partnerships with nearby water agencies. Most years, we rely solely on surface water for our customer’s needs. Over the years, we have invested in growing our groundwater system as an integral part of our water supply strategy to increase reliance for Roseville customers.